8 Installing Patches

This chapter describes how to install patches on Oracle Communications Instant Messaging Server.

See the patch ReadMe file, included in the patch download, for information about the contents of a patch.

About Patching Instant Messaging Server

Instant Messaging Server patches are posted on the My Oracle Support web site:

https://support.oracle.com

To install patches, use the patchadd command on Solaris OS, and use the rpm command on Linux.

Important:

Always read the patch ReadMe file in its entirety before installing a patch.

Some patches contain fixes and functionality that may not be of any interest to you or may apply to features that you have not installed or purchased. Read the patch ReadMe file to determine if you must install the patch.

Some patches are password protected. To request the password to download a protected patch, open a Service Request on the My Oracle Support web site.

Planning Your Patch Installation

Before installing a patch, verify your version of Instant Messaging Server and ensure the patch is not already installed.Oracle recommends scheduling your patch installation during non-peak hours to minimize the disruption to your operations.Oracle recommends installing a patch on a test system with a copy of your production data before installing the patch on your production system. Test the patch by logging into Instant Messaging Server and verifying the version number of installed components.

Installing a Patch

To install a patch on Instant Messaging Server:

Stop Instant Messaging Server services.
```
imadmin stop
```
Apply the patch.
- Solaris OS: Run the patchadd command. See the patchadd main page for more information.
- Linux: Run the rpm -F rpmname command. See the rpm main page for more information.